2023
Autistic Symptoms, Irritability, and Executive Dysfunctions: Symptom Dynamics from Multi-Network Models
Lee K, Gau S, Tseng W. Autistic Symptoms, Irritability, and Executive Dysfunctions: Symptom Dynamics from Multi-Network Models. Journal Of Autism And Developmental Disorders 2023, 54: 3078-3093. PMID: 37453959, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-023-05981-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAutism spectrum disorderIrritability symptomsExecutive functionExecutive dysfunctionAutistic symptomsCognitive-behavioral mechanismsSocial communication difficultiesRelative importance networksSample of childrenNeurotypical peersElevated irritabilityASD diagnosisSpectrum disorderBridge symptomsCommunication difficultiesTemper outburstsPredictive pathSymptom dynamicsUnaffected siblingsPartial correlationMoodEntire sampleIrritabilitySpecific relationSymptom nodes
2020
Executive functions in youths with autism spectrum disorder and their unaffected siblings
Seng GJ, Tseng WL, Chiu YN, Tsai WC, Wu YY, Gau SS. Executive functions in youths with autism spectrum disorder and their unaffected siblings. Psychological Medicine 2020, 51: 2571-2580. PMID: 32349803, DOI: 10.1017/s0033291720001075.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAutism spectrum disorderSpatial working memoryExecutive function tasksExecutive functionASD youthWorking memoryFunction tasksCognitive endophenotypesSpatial spanExecutive dysfunctionSpectrum disorderUnaffected siblingsCambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated BatteryAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderPotential cognitive endophenotypesExtra-dimensional shiftPlanning/problemVisuospatial working memoryBackward digit recallMain cognitive theoriesStockings of CambridgeDigit span testEvidence of deficitsCognitive theoryDigit recall
2013
Executive function as a mediator in the link between attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder and social problems
Tseng W, Gau S. Executive function as a mediator in the link between attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder and social problems. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2013, 54: 996-1004. PMID: 23574361, DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.12072.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorderExecutive functionADHD youthHyperactivity disorderEffects of ADHDCambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated BatteryAspects of EFSocial problemsExecutive function measuresSubgroups of youthCognitive processesADHD groupResponse inhibitionADHD symptomsADHD severityChild reportsYouthFunction measuresMemoryStrong linkSubtestsIQDisordersMeasuresDeficits